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DANBURY PARISH COUNCIL Planning Committee Minutes of the
Meeting held on 22 May 2006 at 8.00pm in the Parish Office Present: Cllrs A Allen (Chairman), A Keeler, M
Telling, J Thomson, M Wood Additional members: Mr P
Watts In
attendance: Mrs E Blyth, Assistant
Clerk Public Question Time Three members of the public were present in connection with
application 06/00331/FUL. Public
Question Time was deferred until after the first three items. 1 Election of Chairman Cllr Keeler nominated Cllr Allen.
The nomination was seconded by Cllr Wood and agreed unanimously. RESOLVED: that Cllr Allen be elected as Chairman of the Planning
Committee for 2006-07. 2 Election of
Vice-Chairman Cllr Wood nominated Cllr Telling.
The nomination was seconded by Cllr Keeler and agreed unanimously. RESOLVED: that Cllr Telling be elected as Vice-Chairman of the
Planning Committee for 2006-07. 3 Co-option of Additional
Members The Committee agreed that it wished all three additional members to
continue. Mr Watts indicated that he
was happy to continue to represent the Danbury Society. Mr Alexander had indicated to Cllr Thomson
that he was willing to remain a member.
Mr Chandler’s involvement was valued for his knowledge and experience
but he had not been able to attend recently. RESOLVED: that Mr
Alexander, Mr Chandler and Mr Watts be re-appointed as members of the
Planning Committee for a further year, and that a letter be sent to Mr
Chandler to ascertain that he was willing to continue. Note:
Since the meeting Mr Chandler has indicated that he wishes to stand down due
to other commitments. A message of
thanks for his past assistance will be sent. 4 Public Question Time The members of the public present were invited to address the meeting
at this point. They explained their objections
to the conservatory at 46 West Belvedere (which had been erected without
planning approval). These included the
design and height of the roof, which were out of keeping with neighbouring
properties, and the overlooking of 48 West Belvedere. The neighbours had sent objections to CBC
Town Planning. 5 Apologies for absence Apologies were received
and accepted from Mr Alexander, Cllr Berlyn and Mr Chandler. 6
Declarations of Interest Members were
reminded that they must declare any personal or prejudicial personal
interests in any items of business on the meeting’s agenda. Cllr Thomson
declared a personal interest in the application at 46 West Belvedere by
virtue of being acquainted with neighbours of the property who objected to
the application and were present at the meeting. 7 Minutes RESOLVED: that the minutes of the meeting held on 8th May
2006 be approved and signed as a correct record. 8 CBC Planning
applications and decisions Applications were considered and responses agreed. At the appropriate time letters and verbal
representations regarding the application at 46 West Belvedere (06/00331/FUL)
were taken into account. No planning decision
notices had been received. RESOLVED: that the
responses to planning applications shown in Appendix A be submitted to
Chelmsford Borough Council, and that none of the these applications need be
referred to the local Ward Members. 9 Planning Appeal 05/01427/FUL Danecourt, Copt Hill: Extension to garage building for staff accommodation (Refused
13/10/05) The applicant had submitted an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate
against refusal of planning permission and the Parish Council had been
invited to submit further comments to the Inspectorate. The Committee agreed to respond by
supporting CBC’s decision to refuse the application. 10 CBC Planning matters a) CBC Planning Committee: Cllr Keeler had attended the meeting
on behalf of the Council in relation to the application at Danbury Park
Conference Centre which was reconsidered following a site visit. He gave a brief report on proceedings. The application had been approved with a
number of conditions; b) CBC Parish
Councils’ Forum: The Assistant Clerk, Cllr Allen and Cllr Berlyn hoped to
attend the meeting on the evening of Wednesday 24th May; c) Planning
applications – Site Notices: The letter from the CBC Customer Services
Officer was discussed. A response
regarding an apparent change of practice was agreed. Members would consider for the next meeting
whether there were any ways in which the Parish Council could assist in
publicising planning applications. 11 CPRE East of England:
LDF Workshop Members were reminded about the workshop “Local Development Frameworks
– Getting the best for your community” to be held on Thursday 5 October 2006
at Huntingdon. Cllr Keeler indicated
that he would like to attend. 12 Danbury Planning
Framework The Chairman reported that the document was now with Derek Stebbing
and he hoped to receive comments shortly. 13 Work to trees a) Tree Applications: Applications for work to trees protected
by a TPO were considered as shown in Appendix B. RESOLVED: that CBC be informed that the Council did not wish to make
any comments; b) Decision notice:
06/05518/CAT 46 Main Road: The list of work to be carried out had been
queried with the Tree Officer at CBC who confirmed that the felling of 26
Elms, 2 Pear trees and 1 Willow, mentioned in the decision notice but omitted
from the application, had already been approved (04/05504/CAT). It was understood that the trees being
removed were small specimens in poor condition. The trees were being felled to clear a
temporary works entrance at the Main Road end of the site. After construction of the new property a replanting
scheme would be carried out in agreement with CBC. RESOLVED: that the information be noted. c) TPO 2006/26: 1 Ash
tree at Skerries, Riffhams Lane: This new TPO was noted; d) TPO 2005/49 St
Joseph’s Nursing Home, Gay Bowers Road: This Order had been approved
without variation on 8 May 2006. 14 Correspondence All items were dealt with elsewhere on the agenda. 15 Enforcement Fly-posting for Caravan Park: Further posters had
been erected over the last weekend which were believed to relate to Waterside
caravan park. Paul Bohannan at CBC was
taking enforcement action. 16 Matters for report (for
information only) No matters were raised. 17
Forthcoming meetings Meetings are scheduled
for 5th and 19th June; 3rd, 17th
and 31st July 2006. There are no meetings in
August. Business having been concluded, the Chairman closed the meeting at
9.40pm. |
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DANBURY PARISH COUNCIL Planning Committee
Minutes: 22 May 2006 |
Appendix
A CBC
Planning Applications |
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Ref
no |
Property |
Street
name |
Proposal |
Committee
date |
Comments |
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06/00331/FUL |
46 |
West Belvedere |
Rear conservatory |
22/05/06 |
The conservatory has already been erected without
planning permission. This has given rise to the following problems: |
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06/00433/FUL Amended |
41,
43, 45 |
Mill Lane |
Statement of Community Involvement and Parking
Census Report in connection with application |
22/05/06 |
Our previous comments still apply. We have no comments on the SCI or Parking
Census |
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06/00834/FUL |
10 |
Pedlars Path |
Two storey and single storey rear extensions,
convert integral garage to playroom and pitched roof in lieu of flat to front |
22/05/06 |
No comments |
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DANBURY PARISH COUNCIL Planning Committee
Minutes: 22 May 2006 |
Appendix
B Works
to trees |
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Ref
no |
TPO
ref |
Property |
Street
name |
Proposal |
Committee
date |
Comments |
Decision/
Date |
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06/05050/TPO |
2002/94 |
2 |
Dilston |
Trim Box Elder T6 |
22/05/06 |
No comments |
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06/05051/TPO |
2000/14 |
7 |
Green Meadows |
Trim back Oaks T2, T3 and T4 on boundary with 2
Dilston |
22/05/06 |
No comments |
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06/05055/TPO |
2000/42 |
Nightingales |
Well Lane |
Pruning works to 2 Holly within W1 and fell 1
multi-stemmed Acacia in rear garden W1 |
22/05/06 |
No comments |
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Decision: |
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06/05518/CAT |
N/A |
46 |
Main Road |
Reduction in height of Conifer hedge, cut back Holly
hedge and fell 1 x Ash tree on the western boundary (addition to approval
04/05504/CAT - fell 26 Elms, 2 Pear trees and 1 Willow) |
08/05/06 |
The Parish Council is sorry to see the felling of a
tree, and would prefer the Ash tree to be retained unless there are strong
grounds for its removal. |
Approved |